AI Product Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Annual performance bonus

Holiday buy and sell

Career development and learning

Professional accreditation support

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Inclusive employee networks

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking an AI Product Engineer in Cheltenham to design, build, and maintain AI-enabled software that supports operational missions. You will work with users and stakeholders to translate requirements into valuable product features and contribute to roadmaps and engineering standards.

The role requires experience with AI technologies, modern software practices, and strong communication skills; flexibility for hybrid work and travel up to 10% may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing or supporting software products or applications.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including testing, version control and continuous integration.
• Experience or strong interest in AI technologies, machine learning, LLMs, RAG solutions or intelligent automation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain AI-enabled software products that support operational mission outcomes.
• Develop capabilities using LLMs, RAG architectures, agentic workflows and other emerging AI technologies.
• Work directly with users and stakeholders to understand challenges and translate requirements into valuable product features.
• Contribute to product roadmaps, software architecture decisions and engineering standards.
• Implement robust engineering practices including testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability and supportability.
• Support technical demonstrations, stakeholder engagement activities, innovation initiatives and recruitment efforts.

Skills

AI product design

CI/CD practices

Stakeholder engagement

Software engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job Title: AI Product Engineer

Requisition ID: R10248050

Location: Cheltenham, UK

Clearance Type: Eligible for SC

What’s your possible?

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

This is more than just a job. It’s a mission.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, build and maintain AI-enabled software products that support operational mission outcomes.
• Develop capabilities using LLMs, RAG architectures, agentic workflows and other emerging AI technologies.
• Work directly with users and stakeholders to understand challenges and translate requirements into valuable product features.
• Contribute to product roadmaps, software architecture decisions and engineering standards.
• Implement robust engineering practices including testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability and supportability.
• Support technical demonstrations, stakeholder engagement activities, innovation initiatives and recruitment efforts.

What we’re looking for

• Experience designing, developing or supporting software products or applications.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including testing, version control and continuous integration.
• Experience or strong interest in AI technologies, machine learning, LLMs, RAG solutions or intelligent automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable experience

• Defence, national security, government or advanced technology sector experience.
• Experience developing AI-enabled products or data-driven applications.
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies, modern software architectures and DevOps practices.
• Experience mentoring colleagues or contributing to technical leadership activities.
• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline, although equivalent experience is equally valued.

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and recognise that great potential can come from many different career paths.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen to be considered for this opportunity.

You must be able to gain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance.

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: [e-mail]

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including compressed fortnight arrangements where applicable
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Annual performance bonus opportunities
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development and learning programmes
• Professional accreditation support
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Inclusive employee networks and communities

Why Join Us?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day, our teams contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Whether developing innovative AI solutions or solving complex operational challenges, your work will have meaningful real-world impact.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

We believe innovation is driven by diverse perspectives and experiences. Every voice matters at our table, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, grow and succeed.

Your Career, Your Way

As our AI product engineering capability expands, so too will the opportunities available to you. Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise, develop as a leader, or explore emerging technologies, you'll have the support and development needed to shape your own career journey.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.